Relegate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Assign to a lower position; reduce in rank; "She was demoted because she always speaks up"; "He was broken down to Sergeant".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 2
Expel, as if by official decree; "he was banished from his own country".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 3
Refer to another person for decision or judgment; "She likes to relegate difficult questions to her colleagues".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Assign to a class or kind; "How should algae be classified?"; "People argue about how to relegate certain mushrooms".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.